Posted By Mike Klis On December 11, 2010 @ 4:03 pm In General Broncos | No Comments

PHOENIX — Broncos kicker Matt Prater, who had been having a fine year while making 16 of 18 field goals — including a career-long 59-yarder — didn’t make the trip here for the game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals because of a groin injury.

“It’s been bothering me for about two weeks,” Prater said. “It stinks because I hear it’s going to be nice and warm down there.”

It will be former Baltimore Raven Steven Hauschka who will instead kick for the Broncos in the 80-degree (if the roof is opened) warmth at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Hauschka stuggled with the Ravens, making 10 of 15 field goals combined in 2008-09.

To make room for Hauschka, the Broncos waived Stanley Daniels, who started the first four games at left guard.